Lower East Fork Laterals Ws Scs Site 8 Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKaufman
Nearest CityROSSER
River/StreamTR-HILLSIDE DIVERSION TERRACE
Coordinates32.55905, -96.42504

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,380 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,165 acre-ft
Max Storage1,165 acre-ft
Normal Storage141 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge7,668 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerKAUFMAN COUNTY;KAUFMAN VAN ZANDT SWCD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/30/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03356
Federal IDTX03356
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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